WHO WINS ? ANGER OR LAUGHTER

 

Anger and Laughter are part and parcel of life. Many a time one dominates the other.

Anger and laughter can be beneficial, depending on how they are expressed and managed.

When managed well, anger can be a useful emotion that can motivate you to make positive changes. while anger can help you achieve goals and solve problems.  It can also help you recognize your needs in relationships and communicate them.

Anger can also have other benefits, including Helping you survive, Giving you a sense of control and optimism, Increasing cooperation, Leading to self-improvement, and Expanding your emotional intelligence. 

Anger can sometimes help people achieve their goals, but laughter can help turn anger into joy: 

Anger and goal achievement: In some experiments, anger can improve a person's ability to reach their goals, especially in challenging situations. Anger can be associated with increased scores or shorter response times. However, in one experiment, anger was also associated with increased cheating. 

Anger can be a positive emotion when expressed appropriately, but uncontrolled anger can have long-term physical effects, such as high blood pressure, headaches, and increased anxiety. Anger that gets out of control can lead to problems in your relationships and life.

 Some strategies for managing anger include:

Counseling: Meet a counsellor and take advice.

 Getting enough sleep: having a sound sleep for about 7 to 8 hours every night.

Relaxation: Deep breathing, imagery, and yoga can help you calm down.

Cognitive restructuring: Replacing exaggerated thoughts with rational ones can help.

Better communication: Slowing down and thinking through your responses can help. 

Take a timeout: Remove yourself from the situation. 

Exercise: Go for a walk, ride your bike, or do some other physical activity. 

Mentally escape: Close your eyes and visualize yourself in a relaxing scene. 

Talk to a friend: Don't keep your anger to yourself. 

Repeat a mantra: Find a word or phrase that helps you calm down. 

Stop talking: Pretend your lips are glued shut. 

Use a grounding object: Focus on something in your environment. 

Trying creative activities like writing, making music, dancing, or painting 

Some things that can trigger anger include Stress, Family problems, Financial issues, and Underlying disorders like alcohol use disorder or depression. 

It can also be a way to express negative feelings and give you a sense of control. However, it can have destructive results if anger is not handled appropriately. Excessive anger can cause problems. 

Where as Laughter can help with good health by releasing favorable hormones and switching off unfavorable ones. Laughter can help you manage anger and stress.

When it comes to anger and laughter, using humor can help you get a more balanced perspective and manage anger:

 Silly humor can help you get a more balanced perspective. 

Humor can be an effective way to release tension and get a more balanced perspective when you're feeling angry.

Laughter

Can help you cope with stress, depression, and anxiety. It can also help you elevate your mood and find relief from life's pains. 

Nothing diffuses anger and conflict faster than a shared laugh. Looking at the funny side can put problems into perspective and enable you to move on from confrontations without holding onto bitterness or resentment. Laughter may even help you to live longer.

Finally, Laughter wins anger.